CHRISTOPHER THOMAS

• Assisting in strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the wales Women Six Nations Squad
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during training sessions and game day
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, sleeping patterns
• Researching new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Create yearly plans and communicate with players on how the plan looks and regular updates on progress through the year
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on the performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times
• Attend games and on field training sessions providing support and guidance to athletes and coaches
• Track all players on field conditioning results on game day via GPS results
• Track all conditioning data via regular on field conditioning tests and compare results and feedback to players.

Within the role as a Lead strength & Conditioning coach in the Wales Celtic challenge Rugby team i work on improving the athletic ability of the athlete to reach their potential, this consists of the below.

• Enhancing Physical Attributes
• Injury Prevention
• Rehabilitation and Return to Play
• Performance Optimisation
• Mental Resilience and Confidence
• Long-Term Athletic Development

Alongside the above, i work with the daily responsibilities of the below

• Designing and Implementing Training Programs
• Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Plans Accordingly
• Conducting Assessments and Evaluations
• Providing Guidance on Nutrition and Recovery.

Alongside this, i work closely with the athletes around GPS data on matchdays and training days making sure they understand the data and the importance of taking note of the data shown.

• Leading the strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the Scarlets Womens 16s/18s ensuring the programme is to the highest quality
• Provide training plans for Collages to deliver these to the students to make sure they are getting the high standard of training in preparedness for regional selection
• Working with youngsters to progress them in their rugby skills and hit all targets met for the player
• Coaching athletes through every aspect of S&C ensuring they are educated to the highest standard and gaining knowledge of the gym and the lifts required and why
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during practice sessions and competitions
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Be able to communicate with the players and discuss progress or areas to work on and to come up with action plans
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.

• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during training sessions and game day
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Educate athletes on proper nutrition and hydration habits to optimize performance
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times
• Track all players on field conditioning results on game day via GPS results
• Track all conditioning data via regular on field conditioning tests and compare results and feedback to players.

• Leading the strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the U21 Swansea Harriers Athletics team in varied fields
• Coach the fundamentals of Olympic lifting
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating the athletes to work hard during practice sessions and competitions
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Designing custom weightlifting programmes to improve performance in specific track and field specific sports
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Educate athletes on proper nutrition and hydration habits to optimize performance
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.

• Leading the strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the Rugby HPG group
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during training sessions and game day
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Create yearly plans and communicate with players on how the plan looks and regular updates on progress through the year
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times
• Attend games and on field training sessions providing support and guidance to athletes and coaches
• Track all players on field conditioning results on game day via GPS results
• Track all conditioning data via regular on field conditioning tests and compare results and feedback to players.

• Leading the strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the Ospreys 16s-18s ensuring the programme is to the highest quality
• Working with youngsters to progress them in their rugby skills and hit all targets met for the player
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during practice sessions and competitions
• Working with the forwards to progress them in their rugby ability to allow them to progress on to senior rugby
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Designing custom weightlifting and conditioning programs to build muscle mass and improve performance in sport specific and weightlifting
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Be able to communicate with the players and discuss progress or areas to work on and to come up with action plans
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times.

• Lead strength & Conditioning classes
• Lead Olympic lifting Classes
• Lead CrossFit classes for kids and adults
• Coach the fundamentals of Olympic lifting
• Write up workouts for the class to complete
• Demonstrate all lifts that are to be completed
• Communicate and assess less confident people and coach effectively or give an alternative movement if needed.

• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during training sessions and game day
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Educate athletes on proper nutrition and hydration habits to optimize performance
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times
• Track all players on field conditioning results on game day via GPS results
• Track all conditioning data via regular on field conditioning tests and compare results and feedback to players.

• Leading the strength & Conditioning Programme throughout the team
• Monitoring player injuries and illnesses, and communicating with medical staff members about treatment plans
• Motivating players to work hard during training sessions and game day
• Overseeing an athlete’s physical conditioning, dietary habits, and sleeping patterns
• Conducting research on new training methods and equipment to improve performance
• Training athletes in strength and conditioning exercises using equipment such as dumbbells and barbells
• Teaching athletes proper form and technique when performing exercises
• Consulting with other coaches on performance of the players on field and in the gym
• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for athletes of all levels
• Maintain accurate records of athletes’ training programs and progress
• Serve as a positive role model for athletes, demonstrating ethical behavior at all times
• Attend games and on field training sessions providing support and guidance to athletes and coaches.

• Ensuring the safety of the general public using leisure facilities
• Maintaining Health and Safety standards and procedures and quality control
• Ensuring First aid cover
• Interaction with the general public.